(a) the total number of Bidi workers in the country,
State-wise;
(b) the details of the various schemes introduced by the
Government for the welfare of these workers; and
(c) the number of beneficiaries of these schemes, State-wise?
(a) the total number of Bidi workers in the country,
State-wise;
(b) the details of the various schemes introduced by the
Government for the welfare of these workers; and
(c) the number of beneficiaries of these schemes, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MUNI LALL)
(a) : A statement indicating the number of beedi workers,
State-wise, is attached at ANNEXURE-I.
(b) : Government is implementing various welfare schemes under
the Beedi Workers Welfare Fund, in the fields of Health, Housing,
Social Security, Education and Recreation for the benefits of
beedi workers and their dependants. A list of such schemes is
attached at ANNEXURE-II.
(c) : Data regarding number of beneficiaries is not maintained
State-wise. A list indicating the number of beneficiaries
Region-wise, during the year 1999-2000 is attached at
ANNEXURE-III.